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Croxdale Railway Viaduct – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Brancepeth

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Brandon And Byshottles

Croxdale Railway Viaduct – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Brancepeth

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Croxdale Railway Viaduct – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Brancepeth

05:43

21.5km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.29 km

Ancient Oak Trees

Highlight • Natural

4.45 km

Croxdale Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Croxdale Railway Viaduct and its 11 arches take the East Coast Main Line across the River Wear. Built in 1872 under the supervision of engineer Thomas Harrison, it is 75 …

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4.75 km

View of the River

Highlight • River

Stunning little walk along the river surrounded by shrubbery & trees. Some bike paths too.
Bridleway
Trail de Santiago

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5.90 km

Croxdale Hall and Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This privately owned, Grade I-listed mansion is a fine sight for walkers on the Weardale Way long-distance trail. The property dates from the 17th century but saw extensive alterations – …

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7.48 km

Butterby Wood

Forest

13.6 km

View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, you have a wonderful view of the magnificent Durham Cathedral, a stunning Gothic masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It continues to serve as a centre of pilgrimage …

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14.3 km

Little High Wood

Forest

15.3 km

Durham University Botanic Garden

Highlight • Forest

The Botanic Garden is open:

10am to 5pm from 1st March to 31st October

10am to 4pm from 1st November to end of February (closed over Christmas).

We are open …

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

3.80 km

3.13 km

2.84 km

1.58 km

877 m

648 m

Surfaces

9.46 km

3.93 km

2.67 km

2.65 km

2.33 km

510 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

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Croxdale Railway Viaduct – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Brancepeth

Ancient Oak Trees

Croxdale Railway Viaduct

View of the River

Croxdale Hall and Chapel

View of Durham Cathedral

Durham University Botanic Garden

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